How many days in Dubrovnik?
Two days for Old Town and Lokrum; three if you add islands or a Montenegro / Pelješac trip.
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Dubrovnik Travel Guide
Things to do in Dubrovnik — Marble streets inside Adriatic stone walls
Photo: Zysko serhii · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik's UNESCO Old Town is a walled Adriatic jewel — wall walks, cable-car views and island day trips, best savoured outside peak cruise hours.
Dubrovnik is a stop in Croatia, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 3 days. If time is short, prioritise City Walls walk, Old Town Stradun, Cable car to Mount Srd instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 70–160 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June and September–October. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June and September–October
Weather
Mediterranean — hot dry summers, mild winters
Airport
Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)
Getting around
Walk inside the walls; boats to Lokrum and the Elaphites
Experiences
Things to do in Dubrovnik
1
City Walls walk
2
Old Town Stradun
3
Cable car to Mount Srd
4
Lokrum Island ferry
5
Fort Lovrijenac
6
Rector's Palace
7
Game of Thrones filming spots
8
Kayak or boat around the walls
Budget travel
Free things to do in Dubrovnik
City Walls walk
Old Town Stradun
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Dubrovnik itinerary (3 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Pile Gate
- Visit Big Onofrio's Fountain
- Visit Bell Tower
- Eat at Buffet Škola
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Sponza Palace
- Visit Rector's Palace
- Visit Fort Lovrijenac
- Eat at Barba
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Dubrovnik West Harbour
- Eat at Pizzeria Tabasco
Prefer a full 15-day trip with costs and FAQs? Read the Dubrovnik itinerary guide.
Budget
Dubrovnik trip cost
Budget
USD 30–55
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 70–160
per person / day
Luxury
USD 185–305+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Dubrovnik
Estimated total (USD)
$2,390
≈ $1,195 per person · $341 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $115/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Dubrovnik mid-range ground costs (budget 30–55 · mid 70–160 · luxury 185–305+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $$
Nishta
Vegetarian · Old Town plant-based favourite
- $
Pizzeria Amfora
Pizza / Dalmatian · Local casual classic
- $$
Kopun
Dalmatian · Historic Old Town restaurant
- $$$$
Restaurant 360°
Fine dining · Ramparts tasting-menu landmark
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik
Ploče · Sea-view grande dame outside the walls
- $$$$
Villa Dubrovnik
Below cliffs · Cliffside boutique luxury
- $$$
Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik
Miramare Bay · Design hotel tourist favourite
Shopping
- Stradun shops
- Lapad / Gruž for practical buys
Nightlife
- Old Town bars
- Banje Beach clubs in summer
Museums & culture
- Rector's Palace
- War Photo Limited
Local foods to try
- Fresh seafood
- Black risotto
- Peka
- Local wines
Hidden gems
- Lokrum Island
- Buža Bar cliffs
- Cavtat day trip
Travel tips
- Walk the walls early morning or late afternoon
- Cruise-ship middays are busiest — plan museums then
- Wear shoes with grip; marble streets polish smooth
In pictures
Dubrovnik gallery
Photos: Zysko serhii, Chensiyuan Edit by: Bammesk, Hons084, dronepicr, Peter Denton from Teddington, UK — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Dubrovnik travel FAQs
What are the best things to do in Dubrovnik?
Top picks in Dubrovnik include City Walls walk, Old Town Stradun, Cable car to Mount Srd, Lokrum Island ferry. See the full list and itinerary on this Dubrovnik travel guide.
When is the best time to visit Dubrovnik?
May–June and September–October.
How many days do I need in Dubrovnik?
Plan at least 3 days in Dubrovnik for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Dubrovnik?
Popular stays in Dubrovnik include Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik, Villa Dubrovnik, Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Dubrovnik cost?
On the ground in Dubrovnik (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 30–55 per person per day, mid-range about 70–160, and luxury about 185–305+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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